As the battle to lead the ANC in the EC remains on a knife's edge, last-minute crusades for support and large parties have set the scene for a high stakes showdown. Delegates were assured that the conference would be safe, with high police visibility.
As the battle to lead the ANC in the Eastern Cape remains on a knife's edge, last-minute crusades for support and large parties have set the scene for a high stakes showdown.
On the first day of the 9th provincial elective congress, incumbent leader Oscar Mabuyane and fierce rival Babalo Madikizela held mini-rallies.Subscribe to News24 for just R75 per month to read all our investigative and in-depth journalism. You can cancel any time.
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